Article originally published on Noria.com.
Hundreds of synthetic lubricants are available today, all designed for specific uses. Some of these fluids are not compatible with the paints, seals and gasket material found on modern machinery and equipment. Many of these lubricants are also not compatible with each other or with petroleum base oils and cannot be mixed.
In addition, some of these fluids are not compatible with the materials used by equipment manufacturers to build clutch and brake components and hydraulic hoses. Therefore, before any lubricant changes are made, it is important to become familiar with the products available, including their advantages and disadvantages, as well as to make a comparison with existing high-quality petroleum base mineral oils.
